Creative Writing at DePaul University
If you are interested in studying Creative Writing, consider the program at DePaul University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
DePaul University is in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 creative writing degrees were awarded at DePaul University.
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Studying Online at DePaul University
Distance learning is available at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Creative Writing graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Creative Writing graduates at DePaul University are 65% women (15) and 35% men (8).
Creative Writing Master’s Program at DePaul University
Of the 23 master’s creative writing degrees awarded at DePaul University, 65% were women (15) and 35% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Creative Writing Graduates
Those who complete Creative Writing program at DePaul University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Creative Writing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.